Design Solution
Danny Batz
Danny Batz Desn 280 Fall 16 S. Boyer
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Ideation Exploration Research Low Fidelity Mock Up Development Final Mock Up 1.0 Product Issues to Resolve Conclusion
Ideation Exploration I first came up with a variety of solutions to the many problems observed at the tailor’s shop. The seam ripper they owned had no grip or comfort.
Carmen (seamstress) preferred a razor blade as a seam ripper.
Pin ends are normally small balls, Extreme idea to create a more with no grip. comfortable work experience. 1
Updated pin plate, & eye strain aid.
Extreme idea to maximize work space.
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Noticing that many of the tools were made of a magnetic metal, I came up with using a magnet strip, commonly seen in kitchens, for easy access and storage.
Any nonmagnetic items could be converted with a an accessory, specialty sleeve, or small modular box. 3
Bobbin Holder Building off previous ideas lead to the bobbin holder.
Bobbins were kept in random containers around workspace, mixed with other equipment.
As a pivotal part of the machine, they needed to be organized and easily accessible.
Aims:
Modular Stackable Swatches 4
Research What is a Bobbin?
A bobbin is an integral part of any sewing job. It is loaded beneath the machine. Regularly interchanged when the thread depletes or during a change of color.
Bobbins Sizes
Bobbins are made in a series of sizes based on the machine used. Sizes may be custom to machine, but most fall into 3 sizes.
L-style
Classic 15/A-style
.8” diameter .35” wide 5
.8” diameter .46” wide
M-style
.98” diameter .42” wide
Issues with Current Solutions Many products and DIY solutions have been made to resolve this problem, but most miss important considerations or have design problems. Stacking in skewers makes Pill Box holder inefficiently bottom bobbins difficult to reach uses space
Magnet strip occupies more space than required
BobbinSaver is prone to tangling, have bobbins mix and disorganize. 6
Low Fidelity Mock Up The low fidelity mock up was made of foam core stacked together with light magnets glued to the bottom. The final piece was not a functioning prototype.
The prototype was successful at testing stackability, overall size, and adding in slots for easily removing bobbins. The low fidelity mock up made me realize the importance of leaving room on the sides of the bobbin slots in order to make removing them easier. 7
Development
The form was discovered through configuring the circles in the most space saving alignment.
Shapes were discovered in the space saving alignment.
Two sizes were made to accommodate for the varying scale of each job. 8
Final Mock Up 1.0 The final mock up was made of laser cut acrylic and embedded magnets It was modularly successful on magnetic base.
The stackability functioned reasonably.
Removing bobbins was easy and Magnets allowed the module to be stuck to any metal surface. quick. 9
Product The aim of the product was to make a bobbin swatch system that would pleasantly organize the bobbins for the various jobs the seamstresses have to juggle. Making it easier to keep track of colors and bobbins needed per job. Overall, the product successfully fulfill its intent of aiding the seamstresses in their line of work. Making it easier to swap between bobbins as needed.
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Issues to Resolve The final product was successful, but did have a few issues that need to be resolved in the following mock up.
There were difficulties configuring the magnets in order to create perfect modularity without any repelling between modules, when not on a magnetic base.
When stacked modules were removed they would pull out bobbins beneath them, unless they were removed by sliding out carefully.
A possible solution for both issues that would need to be explored in the following iteration would be experimenting with magnetic strengths or replacing the system with a solid joint system. 11
Conclusion The final product serves the seamstresses need of organization. It aids in making their jobs easier and more efficient, by keeping an important and necessary tool readily accessible and strategically organized. The product is both functional and pleasant to handle and look at. Making it optimal for both use and display. The form of the modular unit also allows for it to be adapted to more products. Future considerations for the product would be to expand into a line of specialty items, such as a plate for pins and needles.
References: Sewblest. (2014 April 4). Bobbin Basics. Retrieved from http://community.annthegran. com/post/2014/04/04/bobbin-basics
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